How to Plan a Cleaning Rotation That Works for Everyone

12

Sep

Posted by: Admin

Maintaining a clean office is more than aesthetics, it boosts employee well-being, productivity, and makes a great impression on office visitors. Creating and sticking to a cleaning schedule can be overwhelming, which is why we wrote this blog, helping you plan a cleaning rotation that works for everyone, whether you manage a bustling office with 100 employees, or a small office with 10 employees.

Determine Your Cleaning Needs

Before you can start creating a cleaning rotation, you need to determine your cleaning needs. A thorough assessment ensures no areas are overlooked and that your cleaning efforts are effective. This step involves:

• Identify high traffic areas
• Determine cleaning frequency
• Evaluate any special requirements, such as shared equipment

Create a Cleaning Checklist

A daily checklist breaks all cleaning tasks into manageable categories, such as daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning activities, ensuring nothing is overlooked, while staying ahead of your cleaning needs:

• Daily cleaning – essential cleaning to ensure your office is tidy and functional, such as emptying bins, sanitising high touch surfaces, and cleaning common areas
• Weekly cleaning – address cleaning that doesn't require daily attention, such as mopping floors or vacuuming carpets, based on how busy your office is
• Monthly tasks – deeper cleaning efforts, such as window cleaning or dusting air vents

Assign Responsibilities

Assigning responsibilities is an important step to ensure your office remains clean and healthy. This step involves determining who will handle what cleaning tasks, ensuring accountability. This often includes relying on an in-house cleaning team, hiring professional office cleaners, or employee involvement.

• In-house cleaning teams – with the right training and management, this can be an effective option for offices to ensure that they maintain a clean and hygienic workspace
• Professional services – these services offer expertise, equipment, cleaning products, and proven cleaning methods, saving you time, effort, and money
• Employee involvement – simple tasks, such as cleaning work desks tidy or encouraging each department to be responsible for their own areas, ensuring that they remain clean. Employee involvement should be rotated to avoid the risk of boredom or one person being responsible for a bigger cleaning task.

Implement Your Cleaning Rotation

Once you are happy with your cleaning schedule and rotation, you can implement it, ensuring that cleaning is constantly addressed. Monitor your rotation regularly, ensuring that it is working for everyone, and that your office is effectively cleaned and sanitised.

Conclusion

An office cleaning rotation is an excellent way to ensure your office is maintained in clean, healthy, and tidy manner. Whether you choose in-house cleaners, professional services, or employee involvement, ensure the rotation you put in place is manageable and effective. Remember to monitor your progress and make adjustments as necessary. Sloane Cleaning Services is here to help you achieve your cleanliness goals. Contact us today to find out more.